thoughts and prayers needed

oh my...heading there right now...

Ohmygosh.  I talked to her at T2 waiting for Dave and she told me about her mother in law.  So sad.  And now this!!!

Thanks for the heads up, Dave.

thanks dave

Thanks for letting us know. Man, that girl has suffered enough.

Talked to PJ on the way to the gym this morning and there is tons of good to great news to report!!!  as bleak as things were looking only two days ago, things are 100% better from that time.  Steve was on a feeding tube due to losing the ability to swallow, but is now able to take in some food on his own (soft foods, aka..yogurt and the like).  also, looks like they have the go ahead to come back home to wisconsin today, tho they might just wait until tomorrow morning to leave as to not battle chicago traffic. PJ herself sounded very very relieved and a LOT less stressed/worried this time around and at one point was even laughing..............i think i can speak for her and say thank you to the nation and everyone else that had them in your prayers and thoughts.

Thanks for the update, DJ!  That's great news!

That is awesome news...thanks for the update davey..been thinkin about her!

That is great news! Will continue to pray for them. Thanks for the update dj.

You are all AWEOME! Steve is, as Dave said, doing so very well. I fully believe in the power of prayer, and the massive amounts of prayers that we have had have helped so much. Steve went from sleeping the majority of the time for 3 days, no ability to swallow, slurred speech, left sided weakness...to swallowing some foods, and today, liquids!! He still coughs some with liquids, but no choking. His speech is great, and is walking well. His deficits at this time are: fine motor movements of left hand (he is right handed!), becomes fatigued easily, and the inability to do math. (he was a total math wiz, did any tough math in his head...ie...did my math for me!) He is a bit depressed about that, but with the speed of the rest of his deficits, we are encouraged. His comprehension and ability to form proper sentences and communicate were NOT effected. His stroke involved about a 5.3 x3.4cm area to his R frontal lobe of his brain, from a blood clot. We think stress from his mothers very recent death, and a low INR (he was on coumadin for years from previous stroke 10 yrs ago (with no residual problems)). All in all, he (and the family) were extremely blessed with such a great rapid recovery. AGAIN Thanks to all of you so very much for your prayers and well wishes...it so helped me through it all, and the road to come. My hip surgery will probably be in the next week or so..... Love you all! Pam

Pam, glad things are going well.  Here's hoping for continued good recovery!  And keep us posted on your hip, if there is anything we can do, let us know and it shall be done!

Pam, that is such great news!  I am happy to hear that he has made such great strides already!  Hopefully this will prove to be a speedy recovery.  We'll keep the prayers and positive vibes coming your way for both you and Steve!

It's so great to hear about Steve's speedy recovery. Woo hooo!

I am glad to hear it.  Try not to let yourself get run down too.  Still praying.

Great to Hear !!

HOpefully the recovery remains smooth and downhill. You will remain in our prayers and thoughts.

Have a Great Day

Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your family, glad to hear things are getting better.

That is great news Pam! I was hoping things were going well and I hopethey continue on that same track. All my best to you with your upcoming surgery as well - the prayers will keep coming.

Tracy